Commercial Township School vs Maurice River Township School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Commercial Township School
Port Norris · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
Maurice River Township School
Port Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
369 students
| Measure | Commercial Township School Port Norris, New Jersey | Maurice River Township School Port Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1351 of 1,479 | #1108 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40253 of 50,301 | #27846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 505 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Port Norris | Port Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice River Township School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 27.2).
- •Maurice River Township School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Maurice River Township School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Maurice River Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 54.7%).
- •Maurice River Township School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Commercial Township School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 369.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Commercial Township School better than Maurice River Township School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice River Township School ranks higher (46.1 vs 27.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Commercial Township School and Maurice River Township School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Port Norris and Port Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commercial Township School: 505. Maurice River Township School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commercial Township School and Maurice River Township School rank in New Jersey?
Commercial Township School is 1351st of 1,479 and Maurice River Township School is 1108th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).